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High-Speed Rail Program Fact Sheets

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is responsible for planning, designing, building and operation of the first high-speed rail system in the nation. By 2029, the system will run from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours at speeds capable of over 200 miles per hour. The system will eventually extend to Sacramento and San Diego, totaling 800 miles with up to 24 stations. In addition, the Authority is working with regional partners to implement a statewide rail modernization plan that will invest billions of dollars in local and regional rail lines to meet the state’s 21st century transportation needs.

High-Speed Rail Safety

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is committed to safety on our trains and surrounding our train lines. You can learn more about the measures we are taking to protect you in our new "Safety Factsheet".

Noise and High-Speed Rail

The High-Speed Rail Authority receives a lot of questions about how high-speed train noise compares to traditional trains. You can get answers to that question in our new "Noise and High-Speed Rail Fact Sheet".

Benefits of High-Speed Rail & Call to Action is a fact sheet giving a quick summary of how high-speed rail will connect and transform California. This information flier highlights how HSR will increase mobility, created better air quality, promote job growth and provide a much needed transportation alternative in California. This fact sheet also offers several ways for the public to stay connected including the opportunity to provide contact information to be added to email distribution lists.

Electrification of the Caltrain Corridor – More about the investments being made to the Caltrain corridor that will benefit Bay Area commuters and prepare the system to integrate with the future high-speed rail system.

Construction Package 1: Work is Underway – CP 1 is the first significant construction contract executed on the Initial Operating Section of the statewide high-speed rail system. CP 1 is a 29-mile stretch between Avenue 17 in Madera County to East American Avenue in Fresno County.

State Route 99 Realignment Project – Portions of State Route 99 located within the CP 1 contract limits will need to be realigned to accommodate the high-speed rail program between the existing SR 99 and the Union Pacific Railroad. Additionally, the 99 realignment will improve traffic operations, reduce congestion, and enhance traffic safety in the region.